Accountancy thesis internship - Financial Services

PwC; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 4,500 - 6,700; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Travel reimbursement

PwC laptop

Job summary

PwC Netherlands offers an internship in Financial Services where you complete your graduation assignment with access to practitioners and data. You will be supported by a dedicated internship supervisor within a collaborative Assurance community and work on client engagements in the Financial Services sector.

Ideal candidates are in the final phase of HBO/WO in economics or finance, with affinity for accounting and strong Dutch and English skills, available from September or February.

Qualifications

• In final phase of HBO or WO degree in economics or finance.
• Affinity with accounting and working with numbers.
• Fluent in Dutch; professional English required.

Responsibilities

• Write your graduation thesis with PwC's network and expert interviews.
• Shadow your internship supervisor to gain insight into the work of an accountant in Financial Services.
• Complete your thesis under the guidance of a colleague from professional practice.
• Contribute to a Financial Services audit team at client engagements.
• Engage with colleagues from associate to partner in informal settings.

Skills

Dutch language proficiency

English proficiency

Education

HBO/WO degree in economics or finance

Job description

Accountancy thesis internship - Financial Services: Are you looking to complete your thesis in an environment where you have access to up-to-date practical knowledge, relevant data, and experienced audit professionals within Financial Services? Are you seeking a graduation internship where you are central and can fully focus on your research, and do you have an affinity with the financial sector?

• Beschikbaar op 3 locaties
• Intern/Trainee

At PwC, you will work on your graduation assignment within Financial Services, focusing on organizations such as banks, insurers, and other financial institutions. You will gain access to our knowledge, resources, and where appropriate data, and you will be supported by a dedicated colleague from professional practice. This enables you to develop in-depth expertise and work in a results oriented way towards a strong thesis, while also gaining a clear picture of the profession and your career opportunities after graduation.

You will become part of our Assurance community: an environment defined by collaboration, continuous learning, and approachability. You will be assigned a dedicated internship supervisor and work in a setting that allows for quick interaction, open communication, and achieving tangible results.

What you will do

• You will write your thesis or graduation assignment and can leverage PwC's extensive network and expert interviews to strengthen your research.
• If you are interested, you will have the opportunity to shadow your internship supervisor to gain insight into the work of an accountant within Financial Services.
• You will complete your graduation thesis or assignment under the guidance of a colleague from professional practice.
• You will contribute to a Financial Services audit team at client engagements.
• Through informal coffee meetings, you will get to know colleagues ranging from associate to partner.
• You may take part in various informal activities, such as internship outings, social drinks, a winter gala, a ski weekend, and more.

This is you

You are curious, results-driven, and able to coordinate easily with various stakeholders. You are capable of setting priorities, work accurately, and communicate clearly about your progress and findings. In addition, you bring the following:

• You are in the final phase of an HBO or WO degree in an economic or financial field.
• You have an affinity with accountancy and working with numbers.
• You have an affinity with Financial Services (such as banks, insurers, or financial markets).
• You are fluent in spoken and written Dutch; English proficiency at a professional level.
• You are available from September or February.

What we offer

At PwC, you are given the opportunity to be yourself, get the best out of yourself within a high-performance organization, and grow within our global network. As part of our team, we offer among others:

• A competitive internship allowance, travel reimbursement if you do not have a student travel pass, and a PwC laptop;
• A personal internship program with a strong focus on collaboration with colleagues;
• Continuous access to high-quality guidance to ensure you successfully complete your studies;
• Access to an extensive learning environment, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Financial Services and get to know your potential future employer;
• Development of your personal and professional skills through hands-on experience at a leading professional services firm;
• Enjoyable informal activities with colleagues and fellow students.